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You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.\nThis position reports to:\nGlobal Procurement Manager__\nYour role and responsibilities:\nIn this role, you will manage and coordinate sustainability initiatives across the global procurement organization of Electrification - Distribution Solutions (ELDS). You will focus on supplier sustainability performance, responsible sourcing, and reducing emissions. You will translate ABB sustainability objectives into procurement programs and supplier actions, acting as the sustainability advisor for ELDS Procurement and supporting implementation, reporting, compliance, and continuous improvement across the division, regions, and supplier base.\nThe work model for the role is:#hybrid, #Li-hybrid\nThis role contributes to the Electrification - Distribution Solutions (ELDS) global procurement function. The hiring region/location is [to be confirmed]. Main stakeholders include global and regional procurement teams, Category Managers, suppliers, internal sustainability and other relevant functions, as well as external bodies and authorities.\nYou will be mainly accountable for:\nDefining and advancing the ELDS global procurement sustainability roadmap, aligned with ABB sustainability objectives.\nIntegrating sustainability requirements into procurement processes, sourcing strategies, supplier management, category plans, and contracts; partnering with Category Managers to embed ESG criteria and responsible sourcing.\nManaging supplier sustainability assessments, risk evaluations, corrective action plans, and relevant programs, including Sustainable Supply Base Management (SSBM) and material compliance.\nSetting and deploying sustainability objectives and KPIs across ELDS Procurement; ensuring regular follow-up and tracking supplier performance, including EcoVadis coverage where applicable.\nDeveloping methodologies, baselines, targets, and improvement roadmaps for supplier-related emissions, with a focus on ELDS Scope 3 Category 1 reduction.\nEnsuring reliable sustainability data collection and producing regular performance reports and management dashboards.\nMonitoring emerging regulations, reporting requirements, and customer expectations; coordinating procurement readiness and advising on sustainability risks, obligations, and mitigation actions.\nEngaging internal and external stakeholders, representing Procurement in relevant forums, and providing guidance, training, and coaching to support behavioral change and continuous improvement.\nQualifications for the role:\nYou have experience in procurement sustainability, responsible sourcing, or sustainability management in an international supply-chain environment.\nYou bring knowledge of supplier ESG performance, sustainability assessments, risk evaluation, and corrective action planning; experience with SSBM and material compliance.\nYou understand supplier-related emissions measurement and reduction, particularly Scope 3 Category 1 (Purchased Goods and Services).\nYou are comfortable working with sustainability KPIs and data, including collection, analysis, performance tracking, and reporting or dashboard development.\nYou can interpret sustainability regulations, reporting requirements, and customer expectations and translate them into procurement actions.\nYou communicate effectively, build commitment with internal and external stakeholders, and can guide, train, and coach teams to support behavioral change.\nYou bring the right attitude, initiative, and motivation to do well in this role. \nYou possess fluent written and spoken English skills and are proficient in the MS365 Suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI.\nCompensation Package\nThis opportunity is open to candidates in multiple countries, with the final work location determined based on the selected candidate. As compensation may vary by location, we are committed to being transparent throughout the hiring process and will share details of the salary range, variable compensation and benefits package with candidates who progress to the first interview stage.\nThe offer will be tailored based on your role location, experience, skills and qualifications, internal market positioning and alignment with ABB internal standards.\nMore about us\nElectrification - Distribution Solutions (ELDS) is the ABB division supported by this role. Our products are the bridge that connects “the source” to the socket” along the energy distribution grid. They connect, control and protect equipment along the medium voltage power grid, as well as allow the integration of renewable sources of energy generation into the grid. 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